IUP Scholarships for Culinary Students

IUP offers scholarships especially for culinary students. No separate scholarship application is required. All culinary applicants who complete the Culinary Admissions Application will be automatically considered.

$3,000 Punxsutawney Area College Trust Honors Scholarship

Qualifications include:

Official SAT or ACT scores

Academic excellence (Minimum GPA of 3.0)

Employment, educational, or volunteer experiences in the food service industry

The Punxsutawney Area College Trust Honors Scholarship recognizes well-rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges head on. Favorable consideration is given to applicants who ultimately want to pursue a BS degree in Hospitality Management or Food
and Nutrition.

$3,000 High Achievers Scholarship

Qualifications include:

High level of academic achievement (Minimum GPA of 3.0)

Participation in school, community, or professional activities or associations

Scholarships will be given to students who have been able to blend academics with career-minded employment and/or professional or school organization involvement. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have chosen to devote their time and
effort to educationally valuable experiences gained outside of the classroom.

The recipients of these scholarships will be focused on career advancement in the culinary field. Particular attention will be given to applicants who have worked in the food service industry, hold memberships in industry-related clubs or organizations,
have participated in special functions and/or events (such as a culinary competition), or provided volunteer services in a food-related capacity.

$1,500 Ocean Reef Club Scholarship for IUP Culinary Students

Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, one of America’s most exclusive club communities, is sponsoring a $1,500 scholarship to recognize an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the culinary industry. Qualifications
include:

Past or current work experience in the culinary field

Recommendation from employer or culinary teacher

The recipient of this scholarship will be focused on career advancement in the culinary field. Particular attention will be given to applicants who have worked in the food service industry, hold memberships in industry-related clubs or organizations,
have participated in special functions and/or events (such as a culinary competition), or provided volunteer services in a food-related capacity.

$1,500 Springfield Restaurant Group Scholarship for IUP Culinary Students

The Springfield Restaurant Group, which includes eight restaurants in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, is sponsoring a $1,500 scholarship to recognize an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the culinary industry. Qualifications
include:

Past or current work experience in the culinary field

Recommendation from employer or culinary teacher

The recipient of this scholarship will be focused on career advancement in the culinary field. Particular attention will be given to applicants who have worked in the food service industry, hold memberships in industry-related clubs or organizations,
have participated in special functions and/or events (such as a culinary competition), or provided volunteer services in a food-related capacity.

Scholarships for Culinary Competitors

Students competing in culinary and baking categories in the organizations below are eligible for consideration to receive an IUP Culinary Competitor scholarship. Students must provide a copy of their award letter or certificate.

PA FCCLA State and National Competition

STAR Events Culinary Arts, first-, second-, and third-place teamsSTAR Events Pastry Arts Baking, first-, second-, and third-place teams $1,500 will be awarded to each team member who is admitted to and enrolls in Culinary Arts
at IUP.

PRO START State and National Competition

Culinary Arts Competition, first-, second-, and third-place teams Management Competition, first-, second-, and third-place teams$1,500 will be awarded to each team member who is admitted to and enrolls in Culinary Arts at IUP.

SkillsUSA State and National Competition

Competitors in Culinary Arts, first-, second-, and third-place teamsCompetitors in Baking and Pastry, first-, second-, and third-place teams$1,500 will be awarded to each team member who is admitted to and enrolls in Culinary Arts at IUP.

Careers through Culinary Arts Programs (C-CAP) Scholarship

IUP Academy of Culinary Arts sponsors a scholarship awarded to a C-CAP competitor. Scholarship winner will be determined based on the results of CCAP Culinary Arts Competition. Recipients must have applied and be admitted to the IUP Academy of Culinary
Arts.

Scholarships for Second-year Culinary Students

Enrolled students at the Academy of Culinary Arts are eligible to apply for the scholarships below in the Spring semester of their first year. Information and application materials are available through the Department of Culinary Arts faculty office.

Tony
and Emma Ricupero Memorial Rustic Lodge Scholarship

Established by members of the Ricupero and Lubold families to honor their parents and grandparents, this scholarship is awarded to outstanding and talented students enrolled in the Academy of Culinary Arts.

Chef Jeremy Critchfield Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship is sponsored by Critchfield, a 1993 graduate of the Academy of Culinary Arts and chef and operating partner of the historic Stonehouse Restaurant and Inn in Farmington, Pennsylvania. The scholarship recognizes superior performance,
craftsmanship, professionalism, integrity, hard work, customer satisfaction, and quality service to the community.